The Dunkeld and Birnam Development Trust provides administrative support for local groups such as the Paths and Nature Action Group. We are delighted to report the completion of essential repairs to resurface the path that skirts Dunkeld Cathedral. Previously, the stroll between Dunkeld and Dunkeld House Hotel required good balance and hiking footwear on this section after heavy rain. Before After The repairs took place during the week of Storm Bram (8-12 December 2025) by th

The local Paths & Nature Group are one of the local groups that depend on the Dunkeld and Birnam Development Trust to provide the back office governance and banking. The Trust is delighted to hear that the Paths & Nature Group have secured permissions for maintenance of the section of the Bishop's Walk alongside Dunkeld Cathedral. This section of path is heavily used by locals and visitors alike but has deteriorated such that in wet or icy conditions it was not accessible. Re

The Trust, in collaboration with the Community Council, are launching a Resident Parking Survey . Whether you drive a vehicle or not, parking affects us all, so please fill in the survey. Traffic on Atholl Street

In addition to the standard agenda, the AGM on Wednesday 26th November 2025 will consider and vote on two proposals to amend the Trust’s constitution. There will be an opportunity at the meeting for the Board to explain the changes and for Members to discuss these proposals.  The first proposal relates to the provision where the Trustees are limited to appoint a maximum of three ad hoc Trustees between Annual General Meetings. This amendment would allow the Trustees to fill

If anyone knows someone who is interested in becoming a Trustee, then please share this information with them: In order to become a Trustee you would first need to become a member of the Trust. You can do this online via our website: https://www.dbdtrust.org/getinvolved Once you are a member you need to send an email to dbdcdt@gmail.com to say you wish to be nominated as a Trustee and be proposed and seconded by two other Ordinary Members. This needs to be done by 5pm on 19

Dunkeld, Birnam and District Community Development Trust Notice of the third Annual General Meeting 2025 To be held at the Guide Hall, 7 pm, on Wednesday 26th November 2025 Agenda 1. Apologies 2. Amendments to Constitution 3. Report from the Chair 4. Report from the Treasurer 5. Election of Trustees according to the rules All Members are encouraged to attend. Non-members, who qualify by living in the Trust area (broadly PH8 plus some PH9 postcodes in the direction of Ballinlu

Local community members are fighting against planning application 22/ 01654/FLL to protect the neighbourhood and wider community from...

Following advice from Development Trust Association Scotland (DTAS), Dunkeld, Birnam & District Community Development Trust (DBDCDT)...

Perth and Kinross Council Dunkeld and Birnam District Community Development Trust   All local planning authorities have a duty under the...

Wednesday August 27th, Guide Hall, Birnam 7.00pm In 2024, a new care service was established in Dunkeld, covering the PH8 area. It was...

Our Local Place Plan has now been submitted for review to local Community Councils and local Councillors as part of the statutory Notice...

Come along to one of two community consultation events to share your thoughts on our draft Local Place Plan. This is a joint venture...

Come along to one of two community consultation events to share your thoughts on our draft Local Place Plan. This is a joint venture...

The Scottish Government recently launched a survey seeking input into development of the Rural Delivery Plan.  This is a fantastic...

DBDCDT AGM 25th November 2024   Agenda   1.     Welcome from the Chair 2.     Approval of previous AGM minutes held on 21st November 2023...

Please share your views via the online survey using the QR code or link - https://forms.gle/V3mWUx2dQToFAW277 or call into the Co...

**This event has been postponed. New dates will be announced shortly. ** 2 day event on 22nd and 23rd November 2024, at the Guide Hall,...

Monday 25th November, 7. 00pm at the Duchess Anne , Dunkeld Coffee and Cake will be provided! **Please note change of venue from...

Please come along to our Community Land Festival event this Saturday 2nd November to find out about DBDCDT's potential Community Asset...